Integers and Absolute Value

Front

What does the symbol ∣x∣ represent in mathematics?

Back

The symbol ∣x∣ represents the absolute value of x, which is the distance of x from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

How is a deposit of one hundred dollars represented as an integer?

Back

A deposit of one hundred dollars can be represented as +100 or $100.

Front

What integer represents a gain of twenty yards?

Back

A gain of twenty yards is represented by the integer +20 or simply 20.

Front

What is the relationship between -21 and -13 on the number line?

Back

-21 is less than -13, meaning -21 is further left on the number line compared to -13.

Front

List the numbers -9, -2, 1, and 5 in ascending order.

Back

The numbers in ascending order are -9, -2, 1, 5.

Front

What is the absolute value of -15?

Back

The absolute value of -15 is 15.

Front

How do you represent a loss of fifty dollars as an integer?

Back

A loss of fifty dollars can be represented as -50.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If a number is negative, what does its absolute value represent?

Back

The absolute value of a negative number represents its positive counterpart, indicating its distance from zero.

Front

What is the result of the expression ∣-8∣ + ∣3∣?

Back

The result is 8 + 3 = 11.